Problem with Timer - VB.NET

I am making this application where you type and it times you to see how many words you type in 30 seconds....
the only problem is I can't get the timer to work properly

I want to have a label with a random sentence and a textbox for me to type the sentence into. i want the timer to start when i click on the textbox and start typing. And the timer i want to be at 30 seconds, and when it gets to 0 seconds the textbox should be readonly and then it tells you how many words are in the textbox.

Could you please help me?
##I AM NOT ASKING FOR CODE I AM NEEDING HELP AND WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME OUT##
********THIS ISN'T FOR SCHOOL OR ANYTHING, IT IS FOR MY OWN PERSONAL USE********

I am trying to make my own version of MicroPace.
I am a noob at programming...PLEASE HELP ME!!!

This is my code for the application so far (without the timer code, cause thats what i need some help with)

Re: Problem with Timer - VB.NET

Posted 14 February 2009 - 01:30 PM

OK i got the timer to work but now i am trying to get it so when the timer runs out it will say how many words and errors are in the textbox!!!
this is the code for the application so far.... I just have no clue how to make it check for errors and show how many words are in the textbox...PLEASE HELP!!!